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Bimbisar�S Curse

Tanushree Podder . Rupa Publications India . English

Can anything compel a son to kill his father? Can a curse last generations? <br><br> In the heart of ancient India, the Magadh Empire was ruled by many dynasties. The first dynasty to rule Magadh was the Haryanka Dynasty (544�413 BC). During what was widely regarded as the empire�s golden age, Bimbisar, a contemporary of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira, ascended the throne at age fifteen and ruled for over fifty glorious years. <br><br> Bimbisar was an astute ruler who used matrimonial alliances to expand his kingdom. Interestingly, he was also the lover of the famous courtesan Amrapali, and fathered a son through her. His reign ended unimaginably when his son Ajatashatru imprisoned and killed him, unleashing a dark legacy. <br><br> This act of patricide became a curse on the dynasty�s future�Udayin slew his father Ajatashatru, only to fall to his son Aniruddha, who in turn was murdered by Munda. <br><br> Would this ghastly series of killings ever end? Find out in this dark and riveting tale by bestselling author Tanushree Podder. <br><br> Step into the heart of ancient India with <i>Bimbisar�s Curse</i>, a gripping historical novel set during the reign of the Magadh Empire�s first rulers. Blending royal drama, political intrigue and a dynasty cursed by patricide, bestselling author Tanushree Podder brings to life the story of Bimbisar, Ajatashatru and the bloodstained legacy of the Haryanka Dynasty. <br><br> <b>� Ancient India Unveiled</b>�Set in the Magadh Empire�s golden age under the Haryanka Dynasty. <br><br> <b>� Bimbisar�s Rise and Fall</b>�Wise ruler, lover of Amrapali, betrayed by his son Ajatashatru. <br><br> <b>� A Curse of Patricide</b>�Generations of kings kill their fathers�Ajatashatru, Udayin, Aniruddha, Munda. <br><br> <b>� Dark Legacy, Royal Drama</b>�A chilling saga of ambition, betrayal and bloodlines. <br><br> <b>� For History Lovers</b>�Ideal for fans of Indian dynasties, political intrigue and historical fiction.

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About the Author

Born in New Delhi, <b>Tanushree Podder</b> worked in the corporate sector for eight long years before she quit the rat race to write. A management graduate, she has worn several hats both as an individual and an army wife.<br><br> A well-known writer and a TEDx speaker, Tanushree is an avid globetrotter. She has travelled extensively and written hundreds of travel stories for newspapers such as <i>The Times of India, Hindustan Times</i>, and <i>The Hindu</i>. She has also authored 35 books across genres, including military, historical, and crime, for adults as well as young adults. Among her well-known works are <i>Nurjahan's Daughter, Boots Belts Berets, A Closetful of Skeletons, No Margin for Error, The Girls in Green, Thorns in the Crown, Ambapali, Men of Steel</i> and <i>Golden Sportspersons.</i><br><br> <i>Boots Belts Berets</i> has been made into a web series titled <i>Cadets</i>, and <i>The Girls in Green</i> is soon to be adapted into a web series. <br><br> Tanushree lives with her husband in Pune.

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